
yellow yarrow clouds
like bits of solid sunlight
speak of summer Continue reading →

yellow yarrow clouds
like bits of solid sunlight
speak of summer Continue reading


Little fish, in the shallows,
where the sun turns
the soil to gold,
your round nest
blooms next to others,
forming a pattern
like dandelions on a lawn. Continue reading

Ridged shells,
sea conchiglie*,
drenched in warm
asiago, romano and
cheddar cheese,
look like barnacles Continue reading
Visit Aquileana’s dog mythology post for my epic poem about a fairy tale dog. Woo-hoo and thanks, Aquileana, for publishing my poem, Laelaps, Hound of Magic! Collaborating is a fun way to widen your blogging horizons. I often feel inspired by Aquileana’s well-researched posts, and this time I had time to read and let a poem emerge before she even published. Such fun! Thanks again, Aquileana!
Artemis & Dog. Roman copy of the 1st cent. CE after a Greek original, 4th cent. BCE. Rome, Vatican Museums.
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►Introduction:
The dog is the first domesticated animal, and is symbolically associated with loyalty and vigilance, often acting as guardian and protector. Dogs are portrayed as guides and companions, hence the notion of “man’s best friend.”
Dogs almost always appear in a positive light. Native American legends generally portray the dog as the symbol of friendship and loyalty. The Joshua Athapascans believe that dogs were the first beings made by their creator-figure, Xowala’ci. The Jicarilla Apache, on the other hand, tell the story of God Black Hactcin, who first created a dog and then made man as a companion for the dog.
In Irish Mythology, dogs were the traditional guardian animals of roads and crossways…
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raspberry blooms
chickadee hullabaloo
sunshine in my core Continue reading
Spooky Sunday reblog for your delectation. Hope you have a laugh. And if you like flower photos, Paul is the photographer for you. Have a magical day!

Ruffled red petals,
taut with youth,
reveal, then conceal Continue reading

Praying for peace
as petals fall.
Praying for families,
divided by war.
Praying for refugees Continue reading

Everything we do
casts a long shadow
in the lives of others.
Let our decisions reflect
kindness and deep thought. Continue reading

Whatever our color outside,
the color inside
is the most precious,
the color that defines us. Continue reading
I love this post, the art and quote come together to speak to my heart. It reminds me of a post I wrote: https://friendlyfairytales.com/2016/04/09/color-of-a-rose/
Have a magical weekend! Warmly, Brenda

“We who are clay blended by the Master Potter,
come from the kiln of Creation in many hues.
How can people say one skin is colored,
when each has its own coloration?
What should it matter that one bowl is dark
and the other pale, if each is of good design
and serves its purpose well.”
~Polingaysi Qoyawayma, Hopi ~
Artist~Lisa O’Malley
Text & image source: Remember ღ Once upon a Time? https://web.facebook.com/RememberOnceUponATime/